Britta Virves Simple Things

Whirlwind debut from Estonian pianist and vocalist Britta Virves.
Joined by her regular trio partners Jon Henriksson on bass and
Jonas Backman on drums, and a captivating guest appearance from
Artadi, she's created a set of sparklingly fresh original music that is
at once accessible and outgoing, yet still deeply personal. Drawing
from her constant searching for her own unique sound she filters her
love of rhythm and groove through her Nordic sensibility to create an
accessible, compelling blend of excitement and introspection.
Growing up on the island of Saaremaa in her native Estonia, Britta
Virves was a keen piano student playing a strictly classical
repertoire. A chance encounter introduced her to jazz: "I wanted to
learn guitar. So I went to my teacher Tit Paulus, and he told me to
stay with piano, and introduced me to Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock,
Bill Evans - my mind was blown - a new world opened up." Britta
immersed herself in the music and her talent soon attracted
attention. Moving to Sweden to further her studies, she was soon
touring Europe with the acclaimed Norrbotten Big Band, under the
direction of Joakim Milder, working closely with featured guest
vocalist Genevieve Artadi and accompanying Artadi on a duo tour
opening for Louis Cole.
Each tune on the album draws inspiration from an aspect of Britta's
own life. "Simple Things" has the directness of a pop song married
to the depth of jazz, as Genevieve Artadi's ethereal vocals float over
an insistent backbeat that supports limpid depths of harmony. Other
tracks include "Bravery", which showcases the subtlety and dynamic
control of the rhythm team

A1. Intro
A2. Simple Things
A3. Forever
A4. Road to Braemar
A5. Before & After
A6. Mirrors
B1. Days of Lily
B2. Stepping Stones
B3. Hope
B4. Bravery
B5. Chances
B6. Stepping Out